McFeely v. Prudential Healthcare Plan Inc.

On behalf of their son, Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. McFeely brought a medical malpractice action against appellees Prudential Healthcare Plan, Inc. and the Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential). The question on this appeal is whether Prudential may be ultimately held responsible for the alleged negligence of a physician, Dr. Julie Buckley, who was employed by the Jacksonville Health Care Group (JHCG) and worked at a PruCare clinic. In the final summary judgment on appeal, the trial court observed, “while the exhibits, depositions, etc., indicate a substantial amount of control as to…